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How often should the accounts be monitored? - How to avoid surprises

Practical tips for entrepreneurs in financial management series Juha Saari 18 November, 2025 How often should you monitor your accounts? - How to avoid surprises Accounting is not just a legal obligation - it is an important tool for financial forecasting and decision making. Many entrepreneurs only keep track of their accounts when a tax return or financial statement is approaching. Then surprises are almost inevitable: cash flow fluctuates, taxes come [...]

Do you know the profitability of your business? - Small business ratios made easy

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Practical tips for entrepreneurs in financial management series Juha Saari 26 September, 2025 Do you know the profitability of your business? - Profitability tells you whether your business is making a profit or a loss. Many small business owners only keep track of their bank account balance, but the real picture of their company's situation only emerges when they look at the key figures in their accounts. In this article, we explain which ratios small business owners should monitor and how to use them [...]

How to keep your company's receipts and vouchers in order easily?

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Practical tips for entrepreneurs in financial management -series Juha Saari 26 September, 2025 How to keep your company's receipts and vouchers in order easily? Receipts and vouchers may seem like a small thing in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but they play a big role in your company's accounting and taxation. If receipts get lost or are unclear, it can lead to unnecessary paperwork - and in the worst case, extra costs. Fortunately, receipts [...]

5 most common accounting mistakes and how to avoid them

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New Entrepreneur's Guide series Juha Saari 9 September, 2025 5 most common accounting mistakes and how to avoid them Introduction Accounting is a legal obligation for entrepreneurs, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Still, many start-up entrepreneurs make the same accounting mistakes that can lead to extra expenses, tax consequences or even problems with the authorities. In this article, we'll go through the 5 most common accounting mistakes [...]

What are the benefits of electronic accounting for small businesses?

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Practical tips for entrepreneurs in financial management series Juha Saari 16 September, 2025 What are the benefits of electronic accounting for small businesses? Electronic accounting is no longer just the prerogative of large companies - more and more small businesses are benefiting significantly from it. But what does e-accounting really mean, why is it important for small businesses and what does it cost? What is electronic accounting and financial management? Electronic [...]